Encyclia replicata

Also known as: The Folded Lip Encyclia or Epidendrum expansum Epidendrum bacigalupianum Epidendrum replicatum Encyclia edithiana Encyclia maderoi Encyclia expansa Encyclia garzonensis Encyclia magdalenae in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Folded Lip Encyclia is a cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Plant Description

Grows to 60cm. Each new growth has numerous erect arching leaves that grow to 3.6-51cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 10cm

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,